JAY-Z
- The Prelude Lyrics / with translations[Intro: snippets of Eddie in "Super Fly"]
You know, you've got this.. fantasy in your head about
gettin outta the life and, settin the corporate world on its ear
What the f*ck you gonna do except hustle?
Besides pimpin... you really ain't got the stomach for that
[Jay-Z]
The game's f*cked up
Nigga's beats is bangin, nigga your hooks did it
Your lyrics did and your gangster look did it
So I would write it if y'all could get it
Bein intricate'll get you wood, critic
On the internet, they like you should spit it
I'm like you should buy it, nigga that's good business
Hehe, forget this rap shit I need a new hustle
A little bit of everything, the new improved Russell
I say that reluctantly cause I do struggle
As you see I can't leave so I do love you
But I'm just a hustler disguised as a rapper
In fact you can't fit this hustle inside of a wrapper
Back when crack was
What these pills are, I was a real star
Complete with real, cars, no video ones
You can come and set up a camera, let the video run
And my real life, complete with real, ice
VVS boulders oh they're visibly set
Head and shoulders, my invisible neck
You see Hova, wasn't digital yet
Befo' Steve Jobs, made the iPod
Was gettin head, jobs, we call that intimate
Back when rappers wouldn't dare play lyrical roulette
With a automatic weapon I was reppin with a tec
(Fresh) like (Mannie) be, chain like anti-freeze
Shoebox full of cash, dealer man hand me ki's
Pantries full of Arm & Hammer, don't take Nancy Drew to see
what it do, I'm a damn G
Just sent a million dollars through a hands free
That's big money talk, can you answer me?
Before the answer was a 3
I was down in Georgetown with a Hoya chick, lawyer chick
Sure he's rich now cause he saw the shit, all this shit
That's why they call him Hov', cause he came before all this shit
Bought a 6, quarter seven, skipped on them quarter eights
Bought a 9 for non-stop glock work all the time
Woo! Guess who's back?
Since this is a new era, got a fresh new hat
Ten year veteran, I've been set
I've been through with this bullshit game but I never quit
I used to think rappin at 38 was ill
But last year alone I grossed 38 mill'
I know I ain't quite 38 but still
The flow so (Special) got a (38) feel
The real is back, hehehehe
You know, you've got this.. fantasy in your head about
gettin outta the life and, settin the corporate world on its ear
What the f*ck you gonna do except hustle?
Besides pimpin... you really ain't got the stomach for that
[Jay-Z]
The game's f*cked up
Nigga's beats is bangin, nigga your hooks did it
Your lyrics did and your gangster look did it
So I would write it if y'all could get it
Bein intricate'll get you wood, critic
On the internet, they like you should spit it
I'm like you should buy it, nigga that's good business
Hehe, forget this rap shit I need a new hustle
A little bit of everything, the new improved Russell
I say that reluctantly cause I do struggle
As you see I can't leave so I do love you
But I'm just a hustler disguised as a rapper
In fact you can't fit this hustle inside of a wrapper
Back when crack was
What these pills are, I was a real star
Complete with real, cars, no video ones
You can come and set up a camera, let the video run
And my real life, complete with real, ice
VVS boulders oh they're visibly set
Head and shoulders, my invisible neck
Befo' Steve Jobs, made the iPod
Was gettin head, jobs, we call that intimate
Back when rappers wouldn't dare play lyrical roulette
With a automatic weapon I was reppin with a tec
(Fresh) like (Mannie) be, chain like anti-freeze
Shoebox full of cash, dealer man hand me ki's
Pantries full of Arm & Hammer, don't take Nancy Drew to see
what it do, I'm a damn G
Just sent a million dollars through a hands free
That's big money talk, can you answer me?
Before the answer was a 3
I was down in Georgetown with a Hoya chick, lawyer chick
Sure he's rich now cause he saw the shit, all this shit
That's why they call him Hov', cause he came before all this shit
Bought a 6, quarter seven, skipped on them quarter eights
Bought a 9 for non-stop glock work all the time
Woo! Guess who's back?
Since this is a new era, got a fresh new hat
Ten year veteran, I've been set
I've been through with this bullshit game but I never quit
I used to think rappin at 38 was ill
But last year alone I grossed 38 mill'
I know I ain't quite 38 but still
The flow so (Special) got a (38) feel
The real is back, hehehehe
Facts about The Prelude
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The Prelude is written by Shawn C. Carter, Mark James.
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It is first released on November 21, 2006 as part of Jay-Z's album "Kingdom Come" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Prelude' by Jay-Z shows his journey from street life to corporate success through the various obstacles which he successfully overcame throughout his career. Jay-Z reflects on his past as a hustler and the evolution of his career, emphasizing his resilience and determination to succeed in the music industry. The prelude lyrics mainly focus on themes of love, self-reflection, empowerment, nostalgic remembrance and social commentary. The song shows how important hustle and ambition are while showing that people need to fight through their problems and stay true to themselves. The lyrics contain strong language, references to drug use, and adult themes, which are not suitable for children under 17 without parental guidance.
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The Prelude falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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The Prelude song length is 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
Who wrote The Prelude lyrics?
The Prelude is written by Shawn C. Carter, Mark James.
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When was The Prelude released?
It is first released on November 21, 2006 as part of Jay-Z's album "Kingdom Come" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Prelude lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Prelude' by Jay-Z shows his journey from street life to corporate success through the various obstacles which he successfully overcame throughout his career. Jay-Z reflects on his past as a hustler and the evolution of his career, emphasizing his resilience and determination to succeed in the music industry. The prelude lyrics mainly focus on themes of love, self-reflection, empowerment, nostalgic remembrance and social commentary. The song shows how important hustle and ambition are while showing that people need to fight through their problems and stay true to themselves. The lyrics contain strong language, references to drug use, and adult themes, which are not suitable for children under 17 without parental guidance.
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Which genre is The Prelude?
The Prelude falls under the genres Hip Hop, Rap.
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How long is the song The Prelude?
The Prelude song length is 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Shawn C. Carter, Mark JamesRecord Label(s): 2006 Roc A Fella Records, LLC
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